Meat Cutting Apprentice — Launch Your Leadership Path

Giant Eagle, Inc.; Warren (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Giant Eagle is seeking Meat Cutter Apprentices to join the Meat Team and ensure customers receive the best products presented to meet their needs. You will cut meat and other products for sale, maintaining freshness and a service-focused atmosphere to build loyalty and store growth.

A team-first mindset and the drive to grow into leadership are essential. The role emphasizes lifting up to 50 pounds, basic operations in the meat department, and strong adherence to safety and company guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience Required: 0 to 6 months.
• Experience Desired: Prior experience in the field or related field.
• Education Desired: No High School diploma required.
• Education Preferred: High School diploma or equivalent; Vocational/Technical.
• Lifting Requirement: Up to 50 pounds.
• Age Requirement: At least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Learn to cut meat to be sold to customers by taking the product out of the cooler and cutting meat into smaller sizes to be packaged for sale.
• Learn to make ground meat by putting coarse ground into grinder then traying meat.
• Accurately record and assist in preparation of special orders to ensure the customer is delighted with the finished product.
• Assist in maintaining meat cooler and freezer efficiency by unloading deliveries.
• Learn all aspects of code dating.
• Follow proper procedures to ensure store meets out-of-stock percentage goals.
• Wrap and maintain meat case.
• Rotate and check code dates on products to ensure guest safety.
• Provide products and services that meet the requirements of internal and external customers at all times, and abide by the Company\'s Guiding Principles, Common Purposes, and Service Credo\'s.
• Maintain safety as the top priority in all aspects of our work, for our Team Members, guests, and products.
• Provide exemplary customer service by greeting customers in the department and ensuring their orders are filled to meet their expectations. Meat Team Members are also expected to make suggestions to our customers to enhance their shopping experience.
• Display a commitment to learn about food and share food knowledge with fellow team members and customers.
• Learn and retain current all work methods put in place.
• Properly handle products and equipment in accordance with food safety and safety guidelines to ensure a safe shopping environment.
• Actively demonstrate appropriate suggestive selling techniques.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment, tables, utensils, floor and sanitation to insure a clean and safe work environment.
• Actively participate in, and promote, an environment which embraces diversity, inclusion, and respect for Team Members, Customers, Vendors, and the Community.

Skills

Team player

Customer service

Leadership potential

Inspire others

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Vocational/Technical

Job description

Giant Eagle is seeking Meat Cutter Apprentices to join the Meat Team and ensure customers receive the best products presented to meet their needs. You will cut meat and other products for sale, maintaining freshness and a service-focused atmosphere to build loyalty and store growth.

A team-first mindset and the drive to grow into leadership are essential. The role emphasizes lifting up to 50 pounds, basic operations in the meat department, and strong adherence to safety and company guidelines.